This short video was recorded via Zoom in July 2020

This summer we conducted a series of Zoom interviews with local historian and author, Richard Webb Jr. Richard shared with us his immense knowledge of Westport/Weston history. In this video segment, Richard discusses the American Revolution in relation to Westport, Weston, and Fairfield.

The American Revolution in Our Neighborhood - With Local Historian & Writer, Richard Webb Jr.

October 2, 2020

Watch Video Here

Towards the end of the video, Richard briefly talks about the whaleboat wars on Long Island Sound. To learn more about those escapades, join us for the virtual lecture, "Whaleboat Wars on Long Island Sound During the American Revolution", on Wed. Oct 14, 2020 with another wonderful local historian, Ed Hynes.

Register for the Whaleboat Wars Lecture Here.

The Weston Historical Society would like to thank Richard Webb Jr. for sharing his knowledge about local history with us.

To learn more about Richard's work, his book, "Boats Against the Current: The Honeymoon Summer of Scott and Zelda", and new film "Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story", click here or visit: https://gatsbyinct.com

Special thanks to our summer intern, Jamie Eason, for editing the video.

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